{"product_id":"freaky-folklore-terrifying-tales-of-the-worlds-most-elusive-monsters-and-enigmatic-cryptids","title":"Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lush Illustrations...offers hours of browsing a variety of freaky creatures, human and animal, from around the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This collection is essential. It is a treasure for folklore fans everywhere, and it is sure to keep you up at night!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Horror Maven\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A true treat for anyone interested in cryptids, monsters, or mythological creatures, \u003ci\u003eFreaky Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e makes a perfect coffee table conversation starter or summer campfire companion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese Things Matter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Both creepy and fun as it tells the culture and history behind over 100 modern and ancient mythological creatures with haunting illustrations of each beast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntree Travel Newsletter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarkness Prevails\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eFreaky Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e, is a spooky storyteller extraordinaire hailing from the Ozarks of Arkansas. When he's not busy spinning yarns about things that go bump in the night on Eeriecast: The Horror Podcast Network or on his wildly successful YouTube channel, \u003ci\u003eDarkness Prevails\u003c\/i\u003e, he can often be found wandering through the misty woods, searching for evidence of Bigfoot (or at least an excuse to use his night-vision goggles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his fascination with the unknown, Darkness Prevails is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two terrors-in-training. His wife, who may or may not be a vampire, supports his creepy pursuits and even helps him research his latest hair-raising tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a love for all things spooky and a knack for making even the bravest of souls quiver in their boots, Darkness Prevails is a force to be reckoned with in the horror genre. So, turn off the lights, grab a flashlight, and get ready for a frightfully good time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarman Carrion\u003c\/b\u003e is a name synonymous with the eerie and mysterious realms of folklore and horror. As the esteemed writer and host of the popular podcasts \n\u003ci\u003eFreaky Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eDestination Terror\u003c\/i\u003e, Carman has spent a lifetime immersed in the spine-tingling tales that have captured the human imagination for generations. Working as a dedicated contributor to the Eeriecast Podcast Network, Carman's dulcet voice and captivating storytelling have brought chilling narratives to life for countless listeners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover the history and culture of over 50 of the most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccompanied by illustrations of each beast, \n\u003ci\u003eFreaky Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to the world's most terrifying beings, from ancient times to today. Hosts from Eeriecast, the leading horror podcast network, present the most frightening--and entertaining--tales of these mysterious creatures, revealing everything you need to know. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully creepy collection is filled with wicked monsters, including: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChupacabra: \u003c\/b\u003e A legendary monster that is said to drain the blood of livestock throughout Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the US Southwest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJersey Devil: \u003c\/b\u003e Said to have been created due to a mother's curse upon her newborn in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKelpie: \u003c\/b\u003e A shape-shifting water horse told of in Celtic folklore. Whatever form it takes, it is said to lure its victims to their watery graves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoehau: \u003c\/b\u003e A cryptid from Māori mythology, it stands up to 8 feet tall and can be very aggressive when encountered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKuchisake-onna\u003c\/b\u003e: From Japanese folklore, Kuchisake-onna is a yokai with deep gashes that forms a haunting smile across her face. Should you happen to meet her, she will ask you a question--and you had better answer it correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDogman: \u003c\/b\u003e A werewolf or werewolf-type creature first reported in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, Dogman sightings have been reported in several locations throughout Michigan, primarily in the northwestern quadrant of the Lower Peninsula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eFreaky Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e has the stories, culture, and visuals to arm you to be on the lookout for these beasts. 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